Is port 9150 (Tor Browser SOCKS) dangerous?

Port 9150 is classified as medium risk. It is commonly exposed but consider using encrypted alternatives where available and monitor activity.

Should port 9150 be open on my firewall?

Port 9150 can be open but should be monitored closely. Keep the service updated and prefer encrypted alternatives where available.

What transport protocol does port 9150 use?

Port 9150 (Tor Browser SOCKS) uses the TCP transport protocol and falls under the Security & VPN category.

:9150 (TCP)

Tor Browser SOCKS

Medium Risco

TCP — Security & VPN

Visão geral da porta

Número de porta 9150

Nome do serviço Tor Browser SOCKS

Protocolo de transporte TCP

Categoria Security & VPN

Risco de segurança Medium

Intervalo de portas Registradas (1024-49151)

O que é a porta 9150?

Port 9150 is the SOCKS5 proxy port used by the Tor Browser Bundle, as distinct from the standalone Tor client which uses port 9050. The Tor Browser uses a different port to avoid conflicts with a separately running Tor instance. Applications can be configured to use this port to route traffic through the Tor Browser's Tor instance.

TCP Security & VPN

Considerações de segurança

A porta 9150 (Tor Browser SOCKS) é classificada como risco médio. Embora este serviço seja comumente exposto, considere usar alternativas criptografadas quando disponíveis.

Recomendação: Mantenha o serviço atualizado. Monitore os logs em busca de atividades incomuns.

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Termos relacionados

SSL/TLS Certificate DDoS DNS Spoofing Encryption Firewall HTTPS